The Theatre at Den 1880
Events at Den 1880 · Uptown Waterloo

Where good work gets celebrated.

A historic venue, Uptown Waterloo — a space that adapts to however you need it, from a focused morning session to a full party.

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More than a meeting room.

Den 1880 hosts everything from early morning strategy sessions to evening client events. The space is flexible, the AV is built-in, and the atmosphere is unlike any conference centre you've been in before.

Corporate presentations at Den 1880

Presentations & Panels

Fireside chats, keynotes, thought leadership sessions

Team offsites at Den 1880

Team Offsites

Strategy days, workshops, all-hands gatherings

Client appreciation events at Den 1880

Client Appreciation

Evening events with bar service, catering, and atmosphere

Product launches at Den 1880

Product Launches

Branded activations, press events, community gatherings

Company celebrations at Den 1880

Company Celebrations

Year-end events, team milestones, award nights

Something else in mind?

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The Theatre at Den 1880
The Space

The Theatre.

Built in a fully restored heritage building in the heart of Uptown Waterloo. The Theatre seats up to 100 for a panel or presentation, and opens into the Lobby Bar for cocktail-style events up to 140 guests.

The kind of space that makes an impression before anyone says a word.

16-ft video wall with screen share
Built-in wireless microphones
Premium Sonos sound system
Elevated bleacher seating section
Customizable furniture layout
Full kitchen access available
Lobby Bar for arrivals & receptions
Steps from LRT, parking nearby
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Weekday Corporate Hire

A focused space for productive mornings.

Need the Theatre for a morning strategy session, presentation, or team meeting — without the full evening event setup? This is it.

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm. The space is yours as-is — furniture in its current layout, AV ready to go. Arrive, run your meeting, and leave.

Ideal for fireside chats, internal all-hands, client presentations, workshops, and team sessions under 50 people.

Theatre · Daytime Hire

Availability Mon–Thu, 9am–5pm
Capacity Up to 50 guests
Starting rate $1,500 + HST / 2 hrs
Additional hours $500 + HST / hr
What's included Theatre & AV
Same-day extensions Available if space permits

Available Add-ons

Coffee & tea service Theatre-style row seating Furniture reconfiguration Catering (various options) AV tech support

Add-ons must be arranged in advance. The space is provided as-is — setup, teardown, and on-site staffing are not included in the base rate.

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Looking for something bigger?

Weddings, parties, & social events.

Den 1880 also hosts larger social events — weddings, holiday parties, comedy shows, concerts, and more. That side of what we do lives on its own site.

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Evening & Full Venue Events

The full Den 1880 experience.

For evenings and larger events, we bring the whole venue to life — Theatre, Lobby Bar, kitchen, and a team to run it all. You show up, your guests are impressed, and we handle the rest.

  • Full Theatre and Lobby Bar access
  • Bar service — open bar, cash bar, or consumption bar
  • Catering from our local partner network
  • Onsite Den 1880 staff throughout
  • Built-in AV, lighting, and sound
  • Up to 100 guests seated, 140 cocktail-style
  • Evenings, weekends, and holiday availability

Every evening event is quoted based on your group, date, and what you need. Reach out and we'll put together something that works.

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Weddings, corporate, and everything in between.

Whether it's a corporate offsite, a wedding, holiday party, birthday, product launch, or just a great night with bar service and your people — tell us what you're thinking and we'll get back to you within one business day.

No commitment required — just a conversation.

Prefer email? Reach us at events@den1880.co